Bio

Samantha Davis earned a BS in Aquatic Biology and a BA in French from UC Santa Barbara in 2008, followed by a PhD in Ecology also from UC Santa Barbara in 2016. Dr. Davis’ interests included improving science communication and education to promote a scientifically literate society and applying environmental research to solve complex global conservation and management problems. Dr. Davis joined the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships (CSEP) as the Undergraduate Research Programs Coordinator in 2016, where she coordinates training programs to support the educational and professional development of STEM students at UCSB.